HOROSCOPES

ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19) — Money that has come your way unexpectedly might have you thinking in terms of expanding your personal interests and holdings, Aries. You might consider trying some new investments, particularly property. There's no need to rush to make a decision, however. You have all the time in the world to consider different options - and have some fun while you do it.

TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20) — Money that has come your way unexpectedly might have you thinking in terms of expanding your personal interests and holdings, Aries. You might consider trying some new investments, particularly property. There's no need to rush to make a decision, however. You have all the time in the world to consider different options - and have some fun while you do it.

GEMINI (May 21 -June 20) — Recent successes haven't made you feel you can rest on your laurels, Gemini. Rather, you're more likely to work harder. Today you might spend a lot of time considering different options for improving your socioeconomic status. Among them might be enterprises connected with the planet. Business and romantic partners could inspire you.

CANCER (June 21 -July 22) — This is likely a day when you want to reflect on your successes. As your professional success continues to skyrocket, your sense of self-confidence follows suit. So do your relationships with family, friends, children, and romantic partners. Your mind is especially sharp, Cancer, and your personal innovations should continue to progress. Life is good and likely to stay that way for a while.

LEO (July 23 -Aug. 22) — Surprising developments in your life might bring a lot of visitors and much happiness to your home. You could host a party or other sort of gathering. This is likely to keep you very busy throughout the day, Leo, but you will have fun all the same. Don't let shop talk interfere with times like this. This is the time to relax and enjoy your good fortune. Use it to your advantage.

VIRGO (Aug 23 - S ep. 22) — Some wonderful new developments could take place in your community, Virgo. You might meet some new people who move in nearby. New businesses could also arrive and give a whole new look to the area. You could spend a lot of time visiting others to learn about what's happening. You might also consider fixing up your home, as recent success has made that possible. You will be busy all day.

LIBRA (Sep. 23 -Oct. 22) — A high level of self-confidence and optimism should stay with you throughout the day, Libra. Your energy is good, as is your enthusiasm. The success and good fortune that have been coming your way are likely to stay with you. You may have just been blessed with more money and happiness. Of course, this feeling is also likely to attract more friends. Make the most of it!

SCORPIO (Oct. 3 -Nov. 21) — Happiness is the mood of the day, Scorpio, as you enjoy the fruits of all your hard work over the past few years. You're able to pursue a few things that you've never been able to before. You're likely surrounded by old and new friends, and romance is blossoming. You probably also look especially attractive now. If all this sounds too good to be true, wake up! It's happening!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 -Dec. 21) — Happiness is the mood of the day, Scorpio, as you enjoy the fruits of all your hard work over the past few years. You're able to pursue a few things that you've never been able to before. You're likely surrounded by old and new friends, and romance is blossoming. You probably also look especially attractive now. If all this sounds too good to be true, wake up! It's happening!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19) — The company of good friends, perhaps at a group activity or festival of some kind, contributes to a powerful feeling of good health, good fortune, and happiness, Capricorn. You will probably want to spend a lot of time outdoors today. Sports might appeal to you. There will be a few minor accidents - dropping things, spilling drinks - but in all, this should be a satisfying day.

AQUARIUS (J an. 20 - Feb. 18) —

Continued success and good fortune regarding finances could have you flying high right now, Aquarius. You're probably glowing with self-confidence and may well be surrounded by good friends. There might even be some public acclaim. A few minor mishaps might occur today, but they certainly won't put a damper on the mood. Expect to have a wonderful day!

PISCES (Feb. 19 - Mar. 20) — Now that you've earned your place in the world after all your hard work, Pisces, you might take some time to pursue your own interests. This could involve writing or publishing, going back to school to get an advanced degree, or taking a trip around the world. You have the time and energy to think about all your different options, so don't feel you have to rush.

DANGER | from p1 the Climatology and Agrometeorology Division.

On that day, at 4 p.m., the temperature that travelers felt at the Laguindingan Airport in Misamis Oriental was 41?? C, the same heat index that was computed 11 a.m. in Zamboanga City – the highest level

LANSUR | from p1 looms over the country.

During the PDRRMC meeting, May 12, PDRRMO Shaminoden Sambitory said there is a need to put in place a contingency plan for the looming El Niño.

An information and education campaign is also needed to present ways to lessen El Niño’s not just on health but also on agriculture and the economy as a whole.

Sambitory said the major effects of El Niño on agriculture

Taken from the suspects’ possession were six excavators, a fuel tanker, a boom truck, a mini-dump truck, various industrial water pumps, and other mining equipment and materials estimated at roughly P30 million, the agency said.

On May 15, the following complaints were filed against

Josie can walk more freely, move comfortably, and do household chores independently. She became more confident. Her better mobility encouraged her to open a small corner (sari-sari) store, a business that she started through the ICRC’s Micro Economic Initiatives’ project.

The program helps conflict-affected Mindanawons start or revive their own businesses by providing productive grants.

“With the sari-sari store, I am occupied. I can help my family. We even used the income from the store for the baptism of my youngest child and grandchild in February.

MINDA | from p2

EAGA) Secretary Maria Belen Acosta said the President made the statement during the 15th BIMP-EAGA Summit, a major side event of the 42nd ASEAN Summit held on May 10-11 in Indonesia.

“MinDA, as the Philippine Coordinating Office for

“extreme caution” warning for heat index.

Other areas in Mindanao which PAGASA placed under “extreme caution” include Bukidnon’s Malaybalay City which posted a 39? C heat index at 1 p.m. Monday, May 15, the same level as Cotabato City while it was 38? C in General Santos City and Hinatuan, include low agricultural outputs, animal disease outbreaks, and water shortages.

He further said El Niño may also cause a drop in the water level of Lake Lanao, which feeds the Agus hydropower plants in Mindanao.

As such, he requested that member agencies submit their respective contingency plans before May 31, 2023, as this can help determine the next best action of the provincial government.

“We are now in the period of transition to El Niño. So the the suspects: Section 103 of R.A. 7942 (Philippine Mining Act); Section 27 of R.A. 7076 (Small-Scale Mining Act); Article 91 (B) sub-paragraphs 3 and 5 of Presidential Decree 1067 or the Water Code of the Philippines (PD 1067); Section 8 of Presidential Decree No. 984 or the National Pollution Control Decree of the Philippines (PD 984); Section

We couldn’t have done it with just my husband’s salary,” she says. There was no competition when she first opened her store. But after four months, three of her neighbors opened their own stores. She had to step up.

“My strategy now is to encourage my customers to stay for small talk in my store. The longer they stay, the more food they buy and eat. It is good to catch up with them while they have a snack. And I earn more,” Josie said.

And Josie is not running out of ideas. Far from it. Her store is now offering WiFi service to customers for a fee. She is also planning to sell gasoline to neighbors.

BIMP-EAGA supports the President’s call and recognition of the economic contribution of ‘nano’ businesses, particularly in the sub-region,” she said, adding that the same ventures are also emerging in Mindanao. According to Marcos, “nano” businesses are part of an informal and unrecognized category smaller than the micro

Surigao del Sur.

The weather agency advised the public to avoid prolonged direct exposure to the sun to prevent heat cramps, exhaustion, and even stroke under its “extreme caution” effect-based classification of warning.

These, PAGASA said, are even more likely and possible under a “danger” warning be-

Department of the Interior and Local Government has issued this memorandum that all LGUs and agencies concerned should prepare to address itong [this] El Niño phenomenon. Sa part ng provincial government, nag-convene tayo ng meeting to discuss with the members of the council kung ano iyong mga preparation na dapat (on the part of the provincial government, we convened a meeting to discuss with the members of the council what preparations should be) in place,” he said.

27 of the R.A. 9275 (Philippine Clean Water Act); PD 705 (Forestry Code of the Philippines); Section 27 (a) of R.A. 9149 (Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act); and Article 151 of the Revised Penal Code of the Philippines.

“The joint operation is so far the biggest operation against illegal mining activities and violation of other environmental

Josie is relentless because it’s her family that keeps her going.

“I used to think I was useless, hopeless,” she says. “I didn’t know what to do. Then I realized, that should not be that way. I should strive hard for my children. There are people who love me unconditionally.”

She is grateful for the help that she received from DJF and ICRC. And now, she is ready to pay it forward—she has introduced two people to DJF, where they received much-needed physical rehabilitation.

“I saw them using crutches and I know how hard it was. I even went with one of them to DJF. I realized it is not enough businesses “that we see and feel every day but somehow ignore.”

He noted that “nano” businesses play an important role across the country, but by classification, such businesses are not likely to meet the micro, small, and medium enterprises. (Che Palicte | PNA) tween 42? C to 51? C heat index. These becomes imminent once the heat index reaches 52? C and beyond.

Heat index, also known as apparent temperature, is the temperature that one feels when relative humidity – the amount of water vapor in the air – is combined with atmospheric temperature. (MT)

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) earlier announced that El Niño may emerge in June, July, and August with an 80 percent probability and may persist until the first quarter of 2024.

Like other provinces in the country, Lanao del Sur is also experiencing scorching heat, with the highest computed heat index of 38 degrees Celsius recorded on May 7 and 8. (APB | PIA-10 | Lanao del Sur) laws in the Iponan River. The illegal mining activities and violation of other environmental laws resulted to significant damage to the Iponan River,” said Gacad. that I am now able to walk. I should also do something to help others,” she says.

He added the perpetrators left massive excavations and destroyed various indigenous trees in the area purposely to extract precious minerals.

No longer ashamed

Her life has become better, but Josie has one dream left: to see her children graduate from school.

“I have nothing to leave to them but their education. I encouraged my son, who is a consistent honor student, to keep up his good work. It is my dream to go up on stage for his graduation. Before, every time he received an award, I refused to go on stage because of my crutches. Now, I want to go on stage without it,” shares Josie.

“I have found my confidence. I am no longer ashamed.” (ICRC)

ORGANIC | from p2 group members the proper management and advantages of organic goat production.

Across the region, she said 29 heads of upgraded native goat have been turned over so far to six group beneficiaries in various municipalities. (PNA)

HURT | from p2 are still at the village evacuation center while the barangay government is extending food aid to displaced families.

Barangay San Jose chairman Danilo Simtim said most of the houses hit by the flash floods were in Puroks Pantalan and Maawin inundated by knee-high mud and floating garbage.

Brownout engulfed the village after fallen tree branches hit electric posts.

Cyrus Urbano, the city disaster risk reduction and management council officer, said two houses were destroyed by rampaging water that hit the village after several hours of heavy rain.

Several low-lying residential areas were also submerged by knee-deep floods primarily due to clogged drainage canals. (PNA)